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Three Different Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures

Let’s review the three different types of urinary diversion applicable for different situations, and the procedures involved. A urinary diversion is required when the bladder can no longer function normally as a reservoir for storing urine. It is a surgical procedure that redirects urine flow out of the body due to disrupted flow. This may… Read more
Urological Impacts caused by Smoking

Smoking is closely linked with several chronic conditions and should be avoided for the sake of your health. Here we take a look at some of the urological impacts of smoking. Cigarette smoking is most commonly associated with lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, but did you know it is closely linked with many urological conditions… Read more
Prostate Cancer facts, symptoms and treatment

Here we overview the prostate’s anatomy and the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. These abnormal cells can sometimes grow outside the prostate and into different parts of… Read more
Everything you need to know about Kidney Cancer

Here we provide an overview of the anatomy of the kidney, as well as the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatments for kidney cancer. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal kidney cells begin mutating and growing uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. A mass of cancerous cells is called a malignant tumour, or… Read more
Important facts about Bladder Cancer

Here we take an overview of bladder cancer – the different types, causes and risk factors, symptoms and treatments available. Bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells in the bladder start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. A mass of cancerous cells is called a malignant tumour, or more simply, cancer.… Read more
Everything you need to know about Adrenal Cancer

Here we take an overview of adrenal cancer (adrenal gland cancer), including the types, symptoms, causes and risk factors, and treatments. Adrenal cancer – or adrenal gland cancer – develops when abnormal cells in the adrenal gland start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. Adrenal cancer usually appears as a… Read more
What Are The 3 Different Types of Urinary Diversion?

There are three different types of urinary diversion, each applicable for different situations. Let’s take a closer look at all three. A urinary diversion is required when the bladder can no longer function normally as a reservoir for storing urine. It is a surgical procedure that redirects urine flow out of the body due to… Read more
What Are Urinary Tract Infections? And How Can You Prevent Them?

Urinary tract infections are very common, especially in women, but they can be avoided. Here are 5 simple ways to help prevent UTI’s. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how uncomfortable they can be – the constant urgent need to go to the bathroom, the burning sensation when you pee. You’ll… Read more